Italy is moving ahead on GCAP project with UK and Japan, minister says
23/06/2026 13:57
Italy is moving ahead on GCAP project with UK and Japan, minister says ROME, June 23 (Reuters) - Italy is pressing ahead with the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter project with Britain and Japan, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Tuesday, adding he expected further countries to join.
(Reporting by Angelo Amante, written by Cristina Carlevaro, editing Giulia Segreti)
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